Which of These Is a Measure Summarizing the Overall Past

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of these is a measure summarizing the overall past performance of an investment?

• A) average return
• B) dollar return
• C) market return
• D) percentage return

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Definitions:

Overconfidence

A cognitive bias that causes a person to believe that they are more capable or knowledgeable than they actually are.

Primacy Effect

The tendency to remember information at the beginning of a list better than information in the middle or at the end.

Distinctiveness

The quality of being unique or different in comparison to others, often making a person or object stand out.

Consistency

The quality of always behaving or performing in a similar manner, leading to predictability in actions or beliefs.